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modus vivendi

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modus vivendi /ˌmoʊdəsvɪˈvɛndi/ noun
modus vivendi
/ˌmoʊdəsvɪˈvɛndi/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MODUS VIVENDI
[singular] formal
: an arrangement that helps people, groups, or countries work together peacefully even though they do not agree with each other
Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase that means “manner of living” in English.